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Robino, Ariann E. "The Human-Animal Bond and Attachment in Animal-Assisted Interventions in Counseling." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/89098.
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Mental health practitioners who incorporate animal-assisted interventions into clinical practice harness the human-animal bond for therapeutic benefit. According to the Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling Competencies, practitioners have a duty to understand the complex relational processes within animal-assisted interventions in counseling (AAI-C). These bonding processes may resemble that of an attachment bond in which the client desires to maintain closeness to the practitioner and therapy animal as a result of feeling safe and secure. Researchers studying attachment in the human-animal bond have stated that attachment processes may occur within other human-animal relationships, such as between a guardian and a companion animal. However, there is no empirical research on the attachment processes occurring between humans and therapy animals in AAI-C or how these processes affect the bond between the practitioner and client. A component of the working alliance, maintaining a quality bond can improve treatment outcomes in counseling. Therefore, the purpose of this quantitative study was to examine how attachment to a therapy animal impacts the attachment bond between a mental health practitioner and client. Participants completed an online survey with four measures to study the following: (a) client attachment to the therapy animal, (b) practitioner attachment to the therapy animal, (c) the bond between the practitioner and client, and (d) the impact of utilizing an animal in counseling sessions. Data analyses included a multiple regression to determine how practitioners' perceptions of the attachment processes within AAI-C best explain the bond with their clients. Descriptive analysis revealed that practitioners perceived high quality bonding within AAI-C, particularly in their own attachment to the therapy animal. Results of the multiple regression indicated practitioners' attachment to the therapy animal was a significant predictor of the working alliance and bond between the practitioner and client. Practitioners who perceived themselves as extremely skilled in working with the clients' presenting issue also had a statistically significant effect on the working alliance and bond when compared to practitioners who felt less skilled. Implications for practitioners and counselor educators are provided. Limitations and areas of future research are also discussed.Doctor of Philosophy
Mental health practitioners who incorporate animal-assisted interventions into clinical practice harness the human-animal bond for therapeutic benefit. According to the Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling Competencies, practitioners have a duty to understand the complex relational processes within animal-assisted interventions in counseling (AAI-C). These bonding processes may resemble that of an attachment bond in which the client desires to maintain closeness to the practitioner and therapy animal as a result of feeling safe and secure. Researchers studying attachment in the human-animal bond have stated that attachment processes may occur within other human-animal relationships, such as between a guardian and a companion animal. However, there is no practical research on the attachment processes occurring between humans and therapy animals in AAI-C or how these processes affect the bond between the practitioner and client. A component of the working alliance, maintaining a quality bond, can improve treatment outcomes in counseling. Therefore, the purpose of this quantitative study was to examine how attachment to a therapy animal impacts the attachment bond between a mental health practitioner and client. Participants completed an online survey with four measures to study the following: (a) client attachment to the therapy animal, (b) practitioner attachment to the therapy animal, (c) the bond between the practitioner and client, and (d) the impact of utilizing an animal in counseling sessions. Data analyses included a multiple regression to determine how practitioners’ perceptions of the attachment processes within AAI-C best explain the bond with their clients. Descriptive statistics revealed that practitioners perceived high quality bonding within AAI-C, particularly in their own attachment to the therapy animal. Results of the multiple regression indicated practitioners’ attachment to the therapy animal influenced the working alliance and bond between the practitioner and client. Practitioners who perceived themselves as extremely skilled in working with the clients’ presenting issue also had an effect on the working alliance and bond when compared to practitioners who felt less skilled. Implications for practitioners and counselor educators are provided. Limitations and areas of future research are also discussed.
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Melnace, Gita, and Carin Eklund. "Animal Assisted Interventions: Views of Social Workers from Gävleborg." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-21226.
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This thesis was conducted in order to explore the views and perception of social workers from Gävleborg on animal-assisted interventions. This study examines the attitudes of social workers towards the phenomenon of animal-assisted interventions and the importance of the animal-human bond. During the investigation process semi-structured e-mail interviews and one face-to-face interview were used as a method to collect empirical data. The results showed that social workers have a positive attitude towards animal-assisted interventions, as well as whether social workers have any knowledge regarding animal-assisted interventions. The final conclusion of this thesis presents the social workers’ desire to gain more knowledge and training on animal-assisted interventions within the social work practice in Gävleborg.
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Boyd, Gyda D. "Beliefs About Animal Assisted Interventions Among Medical Social Workers." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/408.
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Animal‑Assisted Intervention (AAI) is used to significantly reduce pain, lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, and help ease depression in people with a range of health problems; however, it is not readily used in the hospital setting. Research involving the Human‑Animal Bond (HAB) is well established, yet most social workers receive no special training or coursework about this topic as it applies to working with patients or consumers. This study sought to understand the beliefs about AAI among medical social workers in healthcare settings in order to gauge what knowledge and degree of exposure they may have had to AAI. Eighteen randomly selected social workers, holding MSW, ASW, LMSW or LCSW credentials, employed from 6 months to 26 years in hospital or cancer clinic settings across the United States were interviewed by phone, recorded, and their comments transcribed. Nine specific themes were identified. Fifteen of the 18 medical social workers had no formal training, workshop or class discussion during undergraduate or graduate school training. No one had any on the job training, unless they purposefully sought it out, as three did. All participants agreed that they would like to know more about AAI to incorporate into their workplace in order to better inform patients, doctors, nurses and staff about the benefits of animals as a natural healing modality.
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Badenhorst, Estelle. "A systematic review of the effectiveness of animal-assisted interventions." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021139.
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There is a global increase in research on the benefits of animals and the value of incorporating them into interventional practices. This is referred to as animal-assisted interventions. Due to the novelty of this type of intervention and the accompanying complexity of variables, a need exists to explore the various aspects within these interventions. Looking specifically at animal-assisted interventions within the mental health field, this study focuses on the psycho-therapeutic value of companion animals, such as dogs and cats. The primary aim of this study was to identify the mechanisms through which an animal-assisted intervention exerts its influence. A secondary aim was to indentify salient methodological aspects within the included studies. A systematic review of existing literature was undertaken to explore these factors. Each study was appraised against specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and themes were extracted. The data was synthesised, integrated and discussed in relation to previously conducted studies in relevant fields. Six themes emerged from the systematic review. These included enhanced comfort, the living nature of animals, physical contact, adjunctive nature, an affinity for animals, as well as methodological considerations. Based on these emergent themes conclusions were drawn as to the psycho-therapeutic influences of companion animals. This may serve as informative knowledge regarding animal-assisted interventions for practitioners seeking additional methods to reach treatment goals. Information is also provided for researchers interested in the field, particularly methodological considerations, before embarking on a study of animal-assisted intervention efficacy.
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Jones, Bradley S. "Animal Assisted Therapies and Reading Interventions: Attitudes and Perceptions of Educators." University of Dayton / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1501664108849759.
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O'Callaghan, Dana M. "Exploratory Study of Animal Assisted Therapy Interventions Used by Mental Health Professionals." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2008. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6068/.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the various animal assisted interventions mental health professionals incorporate in the therapeutic treatment process, as well as the various therapeutic purposes intended with each technique. Participants were recruited from animal assisted therapy related databases. Participants included professionals who practiced in the mental health field. Thirty one participants qualified for the study. A survey was developed based on information found reviewing literature related to animal assisted therapy. Nineteen animal assisted therapy techniques and ten therapeutic intentions were identified from a review of the literature. Participants were asked to rate on a Likert scale how often they incorporated each technique in their treatment process. Additionally, participants were asked to identify which therapeutic purposes they intended with each technique. Results indicated participants incorporated a variety of animal assisted techniques for various therapeutic intentions. Results indicated seven animal assisted techniques were incorporated by more than 50% of the participants. Building rapport in the therapeutic relationship was the most common therapeutic intention reported with a variety of animal assisted techniques.
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O'Callaghan, Dana M. Chandler Cynthia K. "Exploratory study of animal assisted therapy interventions used by mental health professionals." [Denton, Tex.] : University of North Texas, 2008. http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-6068.
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Bezner, Lisa Jo. "Domestic violence: what role might animal-assisted interventions play in healing relationships?" Thesis, Boston University, 2013. https://hdl.handle.net/2144/19825.
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Friedrich, Jennifer Ann. "The Role of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Communication Skills of Children With Autism." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6203.
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Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulties with social communication and prosocial behaviors. Due to a lack of social communication and social interaction skills among children with ASD, special education teachers are tasked with providing meaningful social opportunities to them to facilitate their learning of these skills. Special education literature lacks research studies about how dog-based animal-assisted interventions (AAI) can improve social communication outcomes for children in a school setting. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study, guided by Bowlby's theory of attachment and the human-animal bond concept, was to explore, describe, and improve the understanding of how elementary teachers use dog-based AAI programs in their classrooms to facilitate social communication skill development for students with ASD. Data were collected through individual interviews of 10 elementary teachers and child-study team members who used AAI programs within their buildings. Data were openly coded using thematic analysis. Key findings of the study revealed that a therapy dog could act as a stimulus for social interactions as well as facilitate students' social interaction participation. The results also indicated the importance of the teacher's role in implementing AAI programs that target social communication skills. This study may contribute to the field of special education practice by promoting the implementation of more AAI programs in educational settings, not just for students with ASD, but also potentially for the whole school community.
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Anderson, Meghan Elizabeth. "A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED MALTREATMENT." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/345.
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Youth who have experienced maltreatment (abuse, neglect, exposure to violence) typically exhibit worse life outcomes (lower graduation rates, higher incident of substance use, unplanned pregnancies, etc.). Effective therapeutic interventions are important to combat these negative effects. Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) is a popular and growing field. Anecdotal evidence abounds on the efficacy of AAI, however, there is a lack of quantitative and qualitative research and evidence-backed models of treatment particularly with youth. This study sought to increase the amount of quantitative evidence on AAI by specifically focusing on evaluating the Power Tools for Living Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) model with youth who have experienced maltreatment.
This study analyzed secondary data collected from Special Spirit Inc., an equine therapy center. Three groups of youth placed in out-of-home care at residential treatment facilities in Los Angeles County participated in the Power Tools for Living EAP program. Prior to and after the intervention the youth’s guardian or clinician filled out a Youth Outcomes Questionnaire (YOQ). This data was analyzed but no statistical significant associations were yielded from the analysis. Analysis of the data does provide suggestions for further study that may potentially establish the Power Tools for Living EAP model as an effective intervention for youth who have experienced maltreatment, particularly younger participants and those with higher YOQ scores prior to treatment.
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Thompson, Anne. "The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Perceptions of Social Workers Working with Veterans." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/901.
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Evidence-based practices utilized by social workers working with veterans experiencing physical (e.g., spinal cord injuries and loss of limbs) and/or mental health (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, substance use) issues are widely used with this vulnerable population. The number of social workers integrating animal-assisted interventions (AAI) or animal-assisted therapy (AAT) as a complementary intervention to these practices is extremely limited. A significant amount of research has been published on AAI and AAT, yet there is a gap in research regarding AAI and AAT as effective complementary approaches when working with veterans.
The qualitative method utilized in this study was interviews in which MSWs and LCSWs were asked to share personal experiences while employed at veteran-supported agencies and/or non-profit organizations. The qualitative method of interviews and content analysis were used to help identify the themes and sub-themes of this study. The themes and sub-themes supported the phrases and statements drawn from the seven interviews conducted for this study. Findings supported in this study addressed the value of the human-animal bond, how integrating AAI and AAT with evidence-based practices can assist the veteran in improving quality of life (e.g., a decrease in social isolation, increase in social activity, decrease in substance use), and how important it is to recognize the need to provide the education in this field to social workers. Findings from this study can help to provide the foundation for future research, can underscore the value of offering and integrating AAI and AAT education into more MSW programs, and can contribute to establishing policy where those who can benefit by AAI and AAT are given access to it.
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Serino, Joceline. "The Effects of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Children with Autism: Could a Furry Friend Help?" Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/579399.
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The aim of this study was to test the effects of animal-assisted interventions on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the areas of requesting, facial expressions, and social initiation. The 9 participants in this study were first screened for fear of animals, allergies to animals, and mobility impairments that would make it impossible to interact with a dog. They were then asked to attend 8 weekly play sessions, 4 weeks would be with a dog and 4 weeks would be with a human proxy. Throughout the study, coders would observe the participants and code for requesting, facial expressions, and initiation of social interaction. We found that appropriate requesting began sooner when the participants were exposed to a dog. We also found that smiling spiked in week 4 with the dog, and other facial expressions decreased drastically throughout the entire four weeks with the dog. Interestingly, we also saw a major decrease in social initiation when exposed to both the dog and the proxy that could be due to error. Although the data looks promising, 8 weeks may not have been enough time to ensure that these changes were due to the dog's presence.
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Fors, Annie, and Malin Castensson. "Interaktion med djur - En väg till välbefinnande och hälsa för personer med psykisk ohälsa : en litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke högskola, Institutionen för vårdvetenskap, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-8979.
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Bakgrund: Forskning visar att människor i stor utsträckning påverkas positivt av interaktion med djur. Då hälsa är ett mångdimensionellt begrepp är det viktigt för psykiatrisjuksköterskan att ha kunskap om omvårdande insatser som främjar upplevelsen av välbefinnande och skapar mening i tillvaron. Djurens betydelse vid behandling av psykisk ohälsa är således viktig att belysa. Syfte: Syftet var att undersöka hur personer med psykisk ohälsa beskriver att interaktion med djur kan påverka deras psykiska hälsa. Metod: En litteraturöversikt med systematiskt tillvägagångssätt valdes som metod. Litteratursökningen genomfördes i tre olika databaser och 11 vetenskapliga originalartiklar inkluderades i resultatet. Resultatartiklarna analyserades med en tematisk innehållsanalys. Resultat: Deltagarnas erfarenheter av interaktion med djur beskrevs genom tre huvudteman. Dessa var; En meningsfull relation, Att få må bra och En förändringsprocess. Sju underteman framkom, dessa var; En källa till värme, kärlek och stöd, Accepterad som den man är, Förtroende och ansvar, En upplevelse av glädje och välmående, Att kunna hantera symtom vid psykisk ohälsa, Utveckling av identitet och självkännedom och Ökad förmåga och funktion i vardagen. Slutsats: Interaktion med djur kan ha flera hälsofrämjande effekter för personer med psykisk ohälsa, såsom att minska självstigma, lindra symtom, bidra till personlig utveckling och upplevelse av välmående. En ökad integrering av djurunderstödd behandling skulle därför kunna vara värdefullt inom psykiatrisk vård.Background: Research shows that people are essentially positively affected by interactions with animals. As health is a multidimensional concept, it is important for the psychiatric nurse to have knowledge of nursing interventions that promote the experience of well-being and create meaning in life. Thus, it is important to shed light on the value of animals in mental health treatment. Aim: The aim was to investigate how people with mental illness described their mental health being affected by interactions with animals. Method: A literature review with a systematic approach was chosen as method. The literature search was performed in three databases and 11 original scientific articles were included. The result articles were analysed with a thematic content analysis. Results: The participants' experiences of interaction with animals were described through three main themes. These were: A meaningful relationship, To feel good and A process of change. Seven sub-themes emerged, these were: A source of warmth, love and support, Accepted as you are, Trust and responsibility, An experience of joy and well-being, Being able to manage symptoms of mental illness, Development of identity and self-awareness and Increased ability and function in everyday life. Conclusion: Interaction with animals has several health-promoting effects for people with mental illness, such as reducing self-stigma, reducing symptoms, contributing to personal development, and experiencing well-being. Increased integration of animal-assisted treatment could therefore be valuable in psychiatric care.
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Comartin, Kevin P. "Is Man's Best Friend a Best Practice in Public Education? Animal-Assisted Interventions in Classrooms and School-Based Therapeutic Settings." Thesis, Alliant International University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10812896.
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Given the growing research base for Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) with children, programs that involve Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) are increasingly prevalent across many community settings, from hospitals to libraries and public schools. The increasing popularity of AAI in public schools appears limited to service animals and canine-assisted reading programs however, as animal-assisted therapy in school-based therapeutic and special education settings is less common. Although anecdotal support exists for therapy animals in the school setting, most educators are unaware of the growing body of empirical support for using animal assisted activities and therapy to address a variety of student needs related to academic performance, communication, attention, motor skills, behavior, and social-emotional functioning. In order to assess the viability of AAI in public schools, a sample of educational professionals working in California (N = 23) was presented with a review of the literature and current practices in AAI. Following this presentation, participants were asked to provide feedback on the perception, potential value, and practicality of AAI in the public school setting, specifically for students with disabilities and special education needs. Results indicated that a majority of respondents felt that AAI, including both AAA and AAT, are worth pursuing in public schools, despite potential drawbacks and challenges. Most respondents reported that AAI would be well-received by stakeholders in their district, as well as provide a valuable benefit to students. Along with the current literature, these findings suggest that AAI may be an adjunct strategy for school-based therapeutic and classroom objectives that districts should consider exploring. However, problems specific to the IEP process and a need for more research continue to present obstacles to the expanded use of AAI in public schools.
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Nilsson, Jenny, and Lilia Blixt. "Kan djurassisterade interventioner i vården bidra till positiva effekter på livskvalitet? - En litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Högskolan i Jönköping, Hälsohögskolan, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-27209.
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Bakgrund: Användning av djur i vården har visat sig ge många positiva effekter på människan. Oavsett människors ålder och tillstånd kan djur bidra med att förbättra psykiska, fysiska och sociala funktioner. Bra bemötande, personcentrerat förhållningssätt och goda mellanmänskliga relationer krävs för att kunna ge god omsorg. Närhet och tillhörighet är en del av de grundläggande mänskliga behoven. Livskvalitet handlar om hur individen värderar sitt psykiska, fysiska och sociala välbefinnande och att förbättra livskvalitet kan ofta ses som målet med omvårdnaden. Syfte: Att beskriva hur djurassisterade interventioner påverkar hälsorelaterad livskvalitet hos vårdtagare. Metod: Deduktiv litteraturöversikt genomfördes med nio kvantitativa artiklar. I dataanalysen användes Fribergs trestegsmodell. Resultat: Det framkom sex domäner som ingick i hälsorelaterad livskvalitet: fysiskt, socialt, mentalt, emotionellt, aktivitet och funktion samt tillfredsställelse. Utöver domänerna framkom generell livskvalitet. Inget enhetligt resultat kunde påvisas inom de olika domänerna, dock sågs signifikant förbättring i den generella livskvaliteten i majoriteten av studierna. Signifikant förbättring var mest förekommande i den sociala domänen. Slutsats: Djur inom vården påverkar hälsorelaterad livskvalitet i varierande utsträckning hos olika vårdtagargrupper. Djur kan påverka vårdtagarnas livskvalitet positivt och är därmed lämpligt att använda som ett komplement i behandling och rehabilitering inom vården.Background: The use of animals in healthcare has shown to give many positive effects on humans. Regardless of people’s age and conditions, animals can contribute to the improvement of mental, physical and social functioning. A positive attitude, a person-centred approach and good interpersonal relationships are needed to provide good care. Intimacy and belonging are a part of the basic human needs. Quality of life is about how individuals value their mental, physical and social well-being. To improve quality of life often can be seen as the goal of nursing. Purpose: To describe how animal-assisted interventions influence health related quality of life in patients. Method: Deductive literature review was conducted with nine quantitative articles. To analyze the data Friberg’s three-stage model was used. Results: Six domains emerged in the concept of health related quality of life: physical, social, mental, emotional, activity and function and satisfaction. In addition to the domains a general quality of life emerged. No homogenous results could be seen in the different domains; however, in the majority of the studies there was significant improvement in the general quality of life. The most significant improvement was seen in the social domain. Conclusion: Animals in healthcare have different levels of impact on health related quality of life in different patient groups. Animals may positively affect patient’s quality of life and it is therefore suitable for use as a supplement in treatment and rehabilitation in healthcare.
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Paradise, Julie. "AN ANALYSIS OF IMPROVING STUDENT PERFORMANCE THROUGH THE USE OF REGISTERED THERAPY DOGS SERVING AS MOTIVATORS FOR RELUCTANT READ." Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2007. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/2493.
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This investigation studied the impact of registered therapy dogs assigned to students in order to improve reading skills. The purpose of this study was to determine if children assigned to registered therapy dogs improve significantly in reading achievement and related school performance such as attendance and discipline when compared to students of similar characteristics not assigned to registered therapy dogs. Specifically, the study used data to ascertain whether students assigned to registered therapy dogs improved their reading skills and if these students demonstrated more or less growth than students of similar characteristics not assigned to registered therapy dogs. This study analyzed data from the Canine Assisted Reading Education (C.A.R.E. to Read) program, data collected from the teacher responses to the C.A.R.E. to Read Teacher Questionnaire, and data provided by Brevard Public School District. Repeated measures analyses and descriptive statistics clearly revealed that students assigned to registered therapy dogs demonstrated more reading growth than their peers who were not assigned to registered therapy dogs. Additionally, students assigned to the registered therapy dogs had a more positive attitude toward schoolwork, were more willing to participate in classroom activities, were more successful with higher level thinking skills, and were more self-confident after being assigned to the registered therapy dogs. Recommendations were made to address teacher training concerning classroom environment, higher level thinking skills, and identifying hesitant and resistant learners. Recommendations also were made for additional research on other uses for registered therapy dogs in the educational setting.Ed.D.
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Ineman, Erica, and Sandra Ljunglöf. "Hundars betydelse för livskvalitet vid demenssjukdom : En litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke högskola, Institutionen för vårdvetenskap, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-7974.
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Bakgrund: Demenssjukdom är en obotlig progressiv sjukdom som medför olika beteendemässiga förändringar. Sjukdomens ständiga förändringar kräver ökad kunskap och kompetens från hälso- och sjukvård där vårdpersonal står för bemötande och omvårdnad som kan skapa skillnad och betydelse. Hundar i vården med syfte att skapa positiva effekter är en icke farmakologisk behandlingsmetod där aktuell forskning är begränsad. Med detta ansågs det värdefullt att genomföra en litteraturöversikt som undersöker betydelsen av vårdhundar för personer med demenssjukdom. Syfte: Att beskriva betydelsen av hundar i vården för personer med demenssjukdom. Metod: En litteraturöversikt med 13 originalartiklar från databaserna Cinahl Complete, MEDLINE och PubMed enligt Fribergs analysmetod. Resultat: Resultatet visade på positiva effekter vid depression samt välbefinnande för personer med demens. Även fysisk aktivitet och balans förbättrades. Signifikanta känslomässiga skillnader såsom ökad glädje och välbehag samt minskad ångest, oro och sorg uppmärksammades. Effekten av hundar i vården kunde även liknas med taktil massage. Diskussion: Huvudfynden diskuteras med utgångspunkt från Virginia Hendersons teori om vårdens grundprinciper av att tillfredsställa behov.Background: Dementia is an incurable progressive disease that causes various behavioral changes. The constantly changing nature of dementia requires an increased knowledge and competence level in the care system where care staff supplies treatment and care that can create meaning and make a difference. Dogs in healthcare with the aim of creating positive patient effects are a non-pharmacological treatment method where current research is limited. Therefore it was considered valuable to carry out a literature review examining the importance of care dogs for people with dementia. Aim: To describe the importance of dogs in the care of patients with dementia. Method: A literature review with 13 original articles from the databases Cinahl Complete, MEDLINE and PubMed were used and analyzed using Friberg´s method. Results: The results showed positive effects on depression, well-being, physical activity and balance. Significant emotional differences such as increased joy and overall well-being, reduction in apathetic states as well as reduced anxiety and sadness has been noticed. The effect of dogs in care could be likened to tactile massage. Discussion: The authors discussed and reflected jointly on the main findings of the result based on Virginia Henderson's theory of the basic principles of care to satisfy human needs.
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Ferreira, Ana Rita de Brito da Graça Serrano. "As terapias com recurso ao cão como estratégia de intervenção em pessoas com necessidades educativas especiais." Master's thesis, Universidade de Évora, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/11328.
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O presente estudo insere-se no Mestrado em Educação Especial, Domínio Cognitivo e Motor, e tem como objetivo identificar através das Terapias Assistidas por Cães, benefícios nos indivíduos com Perturbações do Desenvolvimento, capazes de contribuir para a sua educação e melhoria de qualidade de vida. Estudos realizados em Terapias Assistidas por Animais evidenciam benefícios no indivíduo a nível físico, psíquico e social que possibilitam a aprendizagem e o desenvolvimento de capacidades em indivíduos com deficiências cognitivas e motoras. Este trabalho incide sobre a Terapia Assistida por Cães e pretende realizar um enquadramento histórico sobre esta temática e caraterizar estas intervenções terapêuticas e os seus efeitos, tendo para tal sido aplicados inquéritos. Esses questionários incidiram em quatro Perturbações do Desenvolvimento, o Autismo, a Síndrome de Asperger, a Síndrome de Down e a Paralisia Cerebral, foram aplicados a cuidadores e Profissionais de Saúde, e, os resultados apontam para benefícios aos diferentes níveis. No estudo são também focadas as características que os animais devem apresentar e os cuidados a ter com os mesmos. Este tipo de Terapia tem suscitado interesse pelos resultados que têm sido obtidos, e, como tal, a sua aplicação tem aumentado nas últimas décadas, encontrando-se, porém, num estágio inicial em Portugal; The therapies using the dog as an intervention strategy for people with special educational needs
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:This study is part of the Masters in Special Education, Cognitive and Motor Domain, and intends to identify through Assisted Therapy Dogs, benefits in individuals with Pervasive Developmental Disorders, able to contribute to their education and improving quality of life. Studies in Animal Assisted Therapies demonstrate benefits in the individual physically, psychologically and socially enabling learning and development capacity in individuals with cognitive and motor disabilities. This work focuses on Assisted Therapy Dogs and intends to conduct a historical background on this area and characterize these therapeutic interventions and their effects. These questionnaires focused on four Pervasive Disorders, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy, were applied to caregiver and health professionals, and the results indicate benefits at the different levels. In this study we also describe the characteristics that animals should have and the precautions to take with them. This type of therapy has aroused interest for the results that have been obtained, and, therefore, its application has been increasing in recent decades, but lying at an early stage in Portugal
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Carvalho, Inês Rosado de. "Utilização de cães em intervenções assistidas por animais em Portugal : avaliação do bem-estar animal e proposta de regulamentação." Master's thesis, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/16668.
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Dissertação de Mestrado Integrado em Medicina VeterináriaAs Intervenções Assistidas por Animais (IAA) são uma atividade emergente em Portugal, com tendência ao crescimento. Nela já estão envolvidos diversos profissionais de saúde/educação, técnicos, voluntários, beneficiários e animais. Sendo o cão o animal mais utilizado em IAA em todo o mundo, foi nele que se centrou a presente dissertação. Com o objetivo de caracterizar os modelos de implementação de IAA utilizando cães, em Portugal, foi criado um inquérito online distribuído por 31 instituições onde já se fazem IAA (Taxa de resposta = 64,5%). As normas e requisitos apurados revelaram-se bastante diferentes e com lacunas graves do ponto de vista dos requisitos de saúde e controlo de zoonoses. Os resultados estão de acordo com o esperado para uma investigação exploratória num setor emergente e sem regulamentação nacional própria. Com o objetivo de avaliar o bem-estar dos cães de apoio social, recrutaram-se 19 duplas de IAA. Foram analisados três indicadores de bem-estar: concentração de cortisol salivar, frequência cardíaca e frequência respiratória. Concluiu-se que existem diferenças significativas (p < 0,05) entre os valores dos indicadores de bem-estar em casa e após uma sessão de IAA, sendo os valores médios pós-IAA mais elevados. A análise dos indicadores de bem-estar não indicia preocupações graves relativas ao bem-estar dos cães de ajuda social monitorizados, mas foram identificadas algumas práticas que devem ser evitadas: viagens longas até à instituição (≥ 50 minutos); realização de IAA em salas demasiado quentes; e entrada nas escolas durante o período de recreio das crianças. Com base nos resultados obtidos e nas orientações de referência internacional foi redigido um regulamento base para as IAA, adaptado à realidade portuguesa. Apesar de não ter sido reportada a ocorrência de incidentes envolvendo beneficiários nas instituições que responderam ao inquérito e da avaliação de bem-estar dos cães de ajuda social não ter levantado preocupações graves quanto ao bem-estar dos cães de ajuda social, é urgente a criação de orientações nacionais para as IAA, de modo a padronizar requisitos e formas de atuação, promovendo IAA de qualidade, num contexto de “Uma Só Saúde”.
ABSTRACT - THE USE OF DOGS IN ANIMAL ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS IN PORTUGAL – WELFARE ASSESSMENT AND REGULATION PROPOSAL - Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) are an emerging activity in Portugal, with a growth trend. Several professionals, technicians, volunteers, beneficiaries and animals are involved in them. Since the dog is the most widely used animal in AAI in the world, it was the focus of this study. With the purpose of characterizing the implementation models of AAI using dogs in Portugal, an online inquiry was created and distributed to 31 institutions where AAI programs are already running (response rate = 64.5%). The standards and requirements revealed being quite different and with severe gaps in health requirements and zoonosis control. The results are according to expectations for an exploratory investigation of an emerging sector without its own national regulations in place. With the objective of assessing welfare of therapy dogs, 19 human-dog teams were recruited. Three welfare indicators were assessed: salivary cortisol concentration, heart rate and respiratory rate. Statistically significant differences were found (p < 0,05) among the indicators monitored at home and after an AAI session with the post-AAI values being higher. The analysis of the welfare indicators doesn’t raise severe concern about the welfare of the monitored therapy dogs but some practices that should be avoid were identified: long transport to the AAI site (≥ 50 minutes); performing AAI in excessively warm rooms; entering schools during playtime. Attending to the obtained results and international reference standards in the field, the basis for a regulation model were drawn up, adapted to the Portuguese reality. Despite no incidents involving beneficiaries were reported by the institutions that answered the inquiry and no severe concerns about the therapy dogs’ welfare were raised by our assessment, it is urgent that national guidelines for AAI are created to standardize requirements and procedures, promoting quality AAI in the context of “One Health”.
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Calvo, Soler Paula. "El vínculo entre el ser humano y los animales: aspectos psicológicos y psicopatológicos." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/454806.
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Los animales de compañía ocupan un importante lugar en las sociedades occidentales. Así pues, tiene sentido que se preste atención a la influencia que estos animales ejercen en la sociedad, desde los problemas generados por la convivencia con animales de compañía, hasta los beneficios que aportan a nivel individual y social. Y es la antrozoología la ciencia que esta relación entre humanos y el resto de animales.
Mediante esta tesis se pretende, en primer lugar, a partir de muestras de población española, añadir investigación en el ámbito de la antrozoología internacional, ampliando el conocimiento de cómo es a nivel psicosocial la relación o vínculo con los animales de compañía, mediante el estudio de estas relaciones desde tres ángulos diferentes y complementarios:
- La existencia de un vínculo humano-animal en la convivencia rutinaria entre un animal de compañía y el ser humano adulto que es su propietario.
- El aprovechamiento consciente de este vínculo humano-animal, mediante la aplicación terapéutica del mismo.
- La existencia de un vínculo humano-animal disfuncional en determinados individuos humanos.
El objetivo general de esta tesis doctoral es profundizar en la relación que se establece entre el ser humano y los animales de compañía, tanto en su vertiente positiva como negativa.
Para estudiar el vínculo humano-animal en la convivencia con los animales de compañía, se llevó a cabo un estudio con una muestra de conveniencia de participantes voluntarios propietarios de perros en España. El objetivo era explorar la existencia de diferentes patrones de relación de las personas con sus perros y los factores y/o variables que pudieran contribuir en los diferentes patrones de relación propietario-perro, desde el punto de vista de la percepción del propietario. Tras recopilar 1140 respuestas y analizar los resultados, encontramos dos patrones diferenciados de propietarios de perro (según su relación propietario-perro), un tipo emocional y otro pragmático.
Para estudiar la aplicación terapéutica de la relación humano-animal se llevó a cabo un ensayo clínico controlado a pequeña escala de un programa de terapia asistida con animales (TAA) para pacientes con esquizofrenia incluidos en un proceso de rehabilitación psicosocial. El objetivo era conocer los efectos del programa de TAA en un grupo de pacientes (grupo tratamiento) en comparación con un grupo control, que realizaba otro tipo de programas del proceso de rehabilitación psicosocial. Los resultados encontrados evidenciaron que los pacientes del grupo tratamiento mostraban, significativamente, una mayor adherencia al programa y una mayor mejoría en la sintomatología negativa en comparación con el grupo control.
Como aspecto psicopatológico relacionado con los animales de compañía decidimos estudiar el trastorno de acumulación de animales, puesto que no existían datos previos ni en España ni en Europa. Así, realizamos un estudio retrospectivo de recopilación de 24 casos en España con el objetivo de caracterizar este tipo de trastorno y poder comparar con datos previos. Encontramos que el perfil más habitual de acumulador corresponde a una persona (hombre o mujer) mayor de 65 años que vive sola, que acumula un promedio de 50 animales, la mayoría comprometidos en su bienestar, pertenecientes a una sola especie (perros principalmente y gatos en menor medida), que presenta una gran comorbilidad con el trastorno de acumulación de objetos (44% de los casos) y con un curso crónico de más de 5 años de acumulación. Estos datos exponían una gran similitud con los estudios previos en países anglosajones, apoyando la idea de que este trastorno de acumulación de animales es transversal en cualquier sociedad humana.Companion animals hold an important position in western societies. Hence, it is sensible to pay attention to the way companion animals influence the society. The consequences of the companion animals presence in our society include problems and benefits, individual or social, of living with them. Through this thesis we intended, first of all, add scientific evidence to international anthrozoology research from Spanish population samples. We tried to extend knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of the relationship or bond between human and companion animals, through studying these relationships from three different but complementary aspects: - The existence of a human-animal bond in the routine cohabitation between companion animals and adult human beings. - The conscious utilization of the human-animal bond for therapeutic purposes. - The existence of some human individuals presenting dysfunctional human-animal bond. The global objective of this thesis consists of going further into the issue of the relationships between human beings and companion animals, thouching negative and positive aspects. With the aim of studying human-animal bond in the area of cohabitation between companion animals and their adult human owners, we conducted a study with a convenience sample of volunteer Spanish dog owners. Our objective consisted of, first, exploring the existence of different patterns of owner-dog relationship, and, second, trying to find out the factors and/or variables that could contribute to different patters of owner-dog relationship. We could compile 1140 complete questionnaires. After analysing all data, we found two different patterns of dog owners (from the owner’s perspective): a more emotional dog owner profile and a more pragmatic dog owner pattern. To study the therapeutic approach of the human-animal bond we conducted a small-scale randomized controlled trial of an animal assisted therapy program (AAT) for patients with schizophrenia who were enrolled in a conventional psychosocial rehabilitation process. The aim of this study was to figure out the effects of the AAT program for a treatment group of patients participating in AAT sessions, in comparison with the effects of other rehabilitation activities for a control group. The results showed that AAT treatment group showed statistically significant better results of adherence to treatment and of improvement of schizophrenia negative symptoms. We also wanted to study a psychopathological aspect of human relationships with companion animals. We decided to focus our attention on an understudied disorder called animal hoarding, since there were no recorded data from Spain or other European countries. So, we conducted a retrospective study of animal hoarding cases compilation. We recorded 24 cases of animal hoarding in Spain with the aim of characterization of the animal hoarding disorder to be able to compare those characteristics with previous research.. We found that the most frequent profile of animal hoarder was a old (older than 65 years of age) person (man or woman) who lives alone and hoards a mean of 50 animals per case. Most cases showed animal welfare impairment. Usually the animal hoarder only had one species (mainly dogs and secondarily cats). There was an important comorbidity of animal and object hoarding (44% of cases). And most cases had a long course of hoarding (longer than 5 years). This characteristics exhibit many similarities with previous research in anglosaxon countries. These results support the idea that animal hoarding may be a ubiquous disorder in any human environment.
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Williams, Samantha. "Exploring an animal assisted intervention : perceptions and coping." Thesis, Cardiff University, 2017. http://orca.cf.ac.uk/105042/.
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The present study aimed to explore potential links between Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and children’s coping styles. AAT has been shown to bring about change in a range of areas. Based on existing literature within both fields, it was hypothesised that increasing children’s social, emotional and behavioural (SEB) skills through AAT, would increase the use of more productive coping strategies. Eight primary aged pupils, aged seven and eight, attended an existing AAT intervention for six weeks in their school. Pre and post intervention measures were taken to assess for changes in SEB skills and exhibited coping styles. The measures were taken using The Boxall Profile and the Self Report Coping Scale (SCRS). Quantitative data was supported by interviews with a selection of pupils, parents and teachers that aimed to explore views of AAT and changes across time and contexts. The results revealed changes in 17 of the 20 Boxall Profile dimensions, indicating positive changes in the pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural skills. Descriptive analysis was used to explore the changes in coping styles. The research provides support for the use of AAT in supporting SEB difficulties. The implications for the use of AAT to promote productive coping styles are discussed and future directions are proposed.
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Håkansson, Caroline, and Jessica Östborg. "Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) i behandling av autistiska människor." Thesis, Mittuniversitetet, Institutionen för socialt arbete, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-26114.
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Följande uppsats har studerat hur främst hästar och hundar men även marsvin och myror roll i behandling för barn och ungdomar med autism. Uppsatsens teoretiska ram har varit Symbolisk interaktionism, för att få fram artiklarna som vi har använt oss av använde vi PROQuest social science och WEB OF SCIENCE. Den metod som uppsatsen har är en forskningsöversikt med 20 olika artiklar mellan åren 2000-2015. Det som vi kom fram till var att djuren ger en positiv effekt där barnen och ungdomarna lär sig att uttrycka känslor, deras tal ökar, de får en förståelse för deras beteende och förmågan att koncentrera sig på flera saker ökar.
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Almeida, Elisa Alves de. "Educação, atividade e terapia assistida por animais: revisão integrativa de produções científicas brasileiras." Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, 2014. https://tede2.pucsp.br/handle/handle/16154.
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This research aimed to identify and characterize Brazilian scientific production on Education, Activity and Animal Assisted Therapy. The study is an integrative literature review, which summarizes data from Brazilian scientific production on the subject published until December 2013, found in the databases SciELO, LILACS, BVS-Psi, PePSIC and Public Domain data, public and private universities libraries, references, national bookstores and authors. Was found 81 scientific publications which met the inclusion criteria of the study, with 26 scientific articles, ten courseworks/monographs, 19 dissertations/theses and 26 books. The main data extracted from the scientific productions were organized into a database that, then, were analyzed by means of analytical categories. It was observed that annually the animal-assisted interventions have been subject of studies in the last decade, especially in the area of psychology, in which the animal was shown to be an important therapeutic resource. Although the horse is the most common animal in the studies, there are many animals that provide various activities that allow the service of a different target audience, from children to elderly, from healthy people until ones with illnesses, disabilities or difficulties
Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo identificar e caracterizar produções científicas brasileiras sobre Educação, Atividade e Terapia Assistida por Animais. O estudo trata de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que sintetiza os dados de produções científicas brasileiras sobre a temática publicadas até dezembro de 2013, encontradas nas bases de dados SciELO, LILACS, BVS-Psi, PePSIC e Domínio Público, bibliotecas de universidades públicas e particulares, referências, livrarias nacionais e autores. Encontraram-se 81 produções científicas que respeitavam os critérios de inclusão da pesquisa, sendo 26 artigos científicos, dez TCC/monografias, 19 dissertações/teses e 26 livros. Os principais dados extraídos das produções científicas foram organizados em banco de dados que, em seguida, foram analisados por meio de categorias analíticas. Observou-se que as intervenções assistidas por animais têm sido anualmente alvo de estudos na última década, em especial da área da psicologia, na qual o animal mostrou-se como um recurso terapêutico importante. Embora o cavalo seja o animal mais frequente nos estudos, são muitos os animais que possibilitam várias atividades que permitem o atendimento de um público alvo diferenciado, de crianças a idosos, de pessoas saudáveis a pessoas com doenças, dificuldades ou deficiências
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Sahlgren, Emilia, and Melanie Lawrence. "En vårdande instinkt : En litteraturöversikt om hundens hälsofrämjande effekter för patienten." Thesis, Röda Korsets Högskola, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:rkh:diva-1892.
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Bakgrund: Hunden har länge funnits vid människans sida och varit en värdefull följeslagare. Aktuell forskning rymmer lovande bevis för hundens positiva effekter på människans hälsa. Djurassisterade interventioner med hundar är trots denna forskning i dagsläget en relativt oanvänd resurs i omvårdnadssammanhang. Syfte: Belysa hundens hälsofrämjande effekter för patienten. Metod: En allmän litteraturöversikt baserad på nio kvantitativa artiklar och en kvalitativ artikel. Resultat: Fyra huvudkategorier som speglar hundens hälsofrämjande effekter identifierades. Dessa var emotionella effekter, fysiska effekter, sociala och kognitiva effekter samt psykiska effekter. Slutsats: Det har identifierats att hunden kan påverka varierande hälsoaspekter hos människan i en positiv riktning. Klinisk betydelse: Genom att ha kunskap om vilka hälsofrämjande effekter hunden potentiellt kan medföra för patienten kan vårdpersonal få ännu ett verktyg för att närma sig personcentrerad omvårdnad.Background: Dogs have for a long time been living by the human side and has been valued as meaningful companions. Current research contains promising evidence for the positive health benefits the dog may have on humans. Despite this research animal-assisted interventions containing dogs are a relatively unused resource in nursing context. Aim: To illuminate the health benefits that dogs in healthcare can have for the patient. Method: A general literature review based on nine quantitative articles and one qualitative article. Results: Four main categories that reflect health benefits dogs can contribute to were identified. These were: emotional effects, physical effects, social and cognitive effects and psychological effects. Conclusion: It was identified that dogs may affect several aspects of human health in a positive direction. Clinical relevance: By having knowledge about which health benefits dogs potentially can have for the patient, health professionals have yet another tool to approach person-centered care.
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Mims, Debra A. "Forensic Investigators' Perceptions of Animal-Assisted Intervention during Investigations of Child Sexual Abuse| An Exploratory Study." Thesis, Northcentral University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10181741.
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The positive psychosocial association between humans and animals suggests there may be a specific utilitarian task in which canines could assist and enhance interactions that extends beyond the field of behavioral sciences and into other fields, such as criminal justice. Additional research is needed in order to study the efficacy of incorporating AAI into the interview process by law enforcement when questioning children of suspected abuse. Interviews with sexually abused children can be ineffective in producing clear and usable evidence for prosecution due to increased anxiety, stress and fear. The purpose of this qualitative study was to ascertain the viewpoints, opinions and perspectives of forensic investigators regarding the utilization of AAI in the interviewing of sexually abused children. Specifically, how the introduction of AAI affects the ability of forensic investigators to obtain critical information when interviewing children of sexual abuse. Participants who utilize AAI while investigating children of sexual abuse were identified through purposive sampling via recruitment email flyer (Appendix A). This qualitative exploratory study conducted in-depth telephone interviews with five forensic investigators who utilize AAI while investigating children of suspected sexual abuse. Data analysis was consistent with existing literature and findings suggest when implemented as part of an effort to improve practice, AAIs could complement the interview process and help to alleviate anxiety, stress and fear and improve emotional and cognitive behavior. The participants’ narratives identified several key factors associated with the use of AAI: better rapport with the victim, reduced stress and anxiety, and ability to obtain more information from the victim. Data obtained from this research provided additional insight into this phenomenon and can help guide the direction of future research.
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Wikström, Filippa, and Agnes Möller. ""Ibland hjälper han mig mer än vad alla ni i personalen gör." : Hur djur i vården påverkar välbefinnandet hos personer med långvarig ohälsa. En litteraturstudie." Thesis, Ersta Sköndal högskola, Institutionen för vårdvetenskap, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-2599.
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Background: Animals have been shown to have a positive effect on people. The nursing science approach says that a person can experience well-being despite illness. The positive attributes of animals can be used in health care to help ill people experience well-being. An animal-assisted intervention can be a form of activity or therapy involving pets (AAA / AAT) or horses (EAT). Aim: The purpose of this study was to elucidate how animals in health care promote well-being for people with long-term illness. Methods: Literature review based on fourteen original scientific articles, with both qualitative and quantitative approach. Results: The compilation of the results led to four main categories with two subcategories respectively. These were: Physical aspects with subcategories Physical well-being and Bodily functions; Psychic aspects with subcategories Psychic well-being and Reduced psychiatric symptoms; Existential aspects with subcategories Quality of Life and Safety; Social Aspects with subcategories Social behavior and Relationships. Discussions: Review and discussion of the selected method. Discussion of the results with the selected theoretical framework: Antonovsky's theory of Sense of Coherence (SOC) and the salutogenic approach. The results were discussed based on the concepts of comprehensibility, manageability and meaningfulness.
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Ankarsköld-Flück, Cassandra, and Nina McCoy. "Djurens betydelse för den äldre människans välbefinnande : En litteraturöversikt om faktorer av välbefinnandet hos patienter inom äldreomsorgen som får djurassisterad intervention som ett komplement i vården." Thesis, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke högskola, Institutionen för vårdvetenskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-6822.
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Bakgrund: Medellivslängden i Sverige har aldrig varit så hög som de senaste åren vilket kommer ställa höga krav på äldreomsorgen. Situationen är komplex och påverkar framförallt patienterna i den kliniska vården. Tidigare studier visar att patienter inom äldreomsorgen löper större risk för ensamhet, depression och understimulans av olika anledningar. För att kunna möta dessa behov som sjuksköterskor i den kliniska vården, vill vi undersöka om alternativa metoder kan fungera som ett komplement till den vård som bedrivs inom äldreomsorgen. Alternativa metoder har blivit ett alternativ de senaste åren där bland annat djur kan användas i ett terapeutiskt syfte. Vi vill därför belysa faktorer för välbefinnandet hos dessa patienter som får djurassisterad intervention som ett komplement i vården. Syfte: Syftet var att belysa faktorer för välbefinnandet hos patienter inom äldreomsorgen som får djurassisterad intervention som ett komplement i vården. Metod: I denna studie tillämpas en litteraturöversikt där elva vetenskapliga artiklar från 2008 till 2018 ligger till grund för resultatet. De vetenskapliga artiklarna som inkluderades var nationella eller internationella. Datainsamlingen har gjorts i tre olika databaser; CINAHL Complete, PsycINFO och PubMed. Resultat: Efter analys av resultatet framkom fyra faktorer för välbefinnandet; fysiska, psykiska, sociala och existentiella. Resultatet visade att djurassisterade interventioner kan ha positiva, negativa och/eller inga effekter överhuvudtaget på äldre personers välbefinnande. Denna typ av intervention kan fungera som ett komplement i vården främst vid behandling för främjande av psykiska symtom och social påverkan/interaktion. Diskussion: Patienter inom äldreomsorgen är en riskgrupp för nedsatt välbefinnande och där farmakologiska behandlingar är vanligt förekommande. Djurassisterad intervention kan ses som en icke farmakologisk behandlingsform, där välbefinnandet kan främjas ur ett holistiskt perspektiv för den äldre patienten i vården. Mer forskning krävs för hur djurassisterad intervention kan ersätta viss farmakologisk behandling. Callista Roys adaptionsmodell stödjer sjuksköterskans arbete för förståelse av patienters strategier för att anpassa sig efter miljön och påverka miljön på ett självhävdande sätt.Background: Life expectancy in Sweden has never been as high as in recent years, which will have a big influence on the care of the elderly. The situation is complex and affects primarily the patients in the clinical care. Previous studies show that the elderly patients are at greater risk of loneliness, depression and lack of stimulation for various reasons. In order to meet these needs as nurses in clinical care, we want to investigate whether alternative methods can serve as a complement to the care provided. Alternative methods have become more common in recent years, an example is using animals for therapeutic purposes. We therefore want to illuminate the factors of well-being in patients affected by animal-assisted intervention as a complement to health care. Aim: The aim was to illuminate the factors of well-being in patients of the geriatric nursing who receive animal-assisted intervention as a complement to standard care. Method: A literature review has been done, where eleven scientific articles from 2008 to 2018 form the results. The articles that were included were national or international. The data collection has been made in three different databases; CINAHL Complete, PsycINFO and PubMed. Results: After analysis of the result, four factors emerged for the well-being; physical, mental, social and existential. The result showed that animal-assisted interventions may have positive, negative and / or no effects at all for the well-being of older patients. This type of intervention can serve as a supplement in the care of primary care in the treatment of mental and social interaction. Discussion: Patients in elderly care are a risk group for impaired well-being and where pharmacological treatments are commonplace. Animal-assisted intervention can be seen as a non-pharmacological treatment, where well-being can be promoted from a holistic perspective to the elderly patient in standard care. More research is needed on how animal-assisted intervention can replace certain pharmacological treatment. Callista Roys adaptation model supports the nurse's work for understanding patients' ability to adapt to the environment and influence the environment in a self-assertive manner.
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Fäger, Anna Angelica. "Interventioner med hund för personer med demens : En scoping review." Thesis, Hälsohögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-41083.
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Bakgrund: Vid demens drabbas individer av olika beteendemässiga, psykologiska och fysiska symptom som påverkar dess möjlighet till delaktighet i aktivitet. Tillsammans med dessa symptom kan en minskad motivation påverka möjligheten till aktivitetsutförande. Tidigare studier påvisar en positiv inverkan av djur på välbefinnandet och aktivitetsutförande. Utifrån arbetsterapeutisk teori ses sambandet mellan upplevelsen och möjligheten till aktivitet som en grund till delaktighet i vardagliga aktiviteter. Syfte: Syftet var att beskriva interventioner med hund i relation till personer med demens. Metod: Scoping review design som begränsades till demens, alla åldrar och kön. Inklusionskriterier var: artiklar inte äldre än sex år, på engelska, norska, danska och svenska. Kvantitativa, kvalitativa och grå litteratur via AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Anthrozoös och fulltext via Google Scholar. Exklusionkriterier var andra typer av sjukdomar eller skador och studier äldre än sex år. Resultat: Vanligaste interventionstypen vid demens är hund-assisterad aktivitet under en längre behandlingsperiod. Interventionerna genomförs 30–60 minuter, 2 gånger i veckan under 6–12 månader via fysisk, sensorisk, social och kognitiv stimulering. Vid behandling av demens kan interaktion med hund främja aktivitetsutförandet via en positiv inverkan på depression och livskvalité. Interventionerna med hund kan motverka förekomsten och uppkomsten av depression och kan främja kognitiv förmåga. Interventionerna främjar i större utsträckning individer med svårare demens, kognitiv nedsättning och oro. De kan även främja delaktighet i dagliga aktiviteter via en minskad förekomst av depression. Slutsats: Vanligaste interventionen är hund-assisterad aktivitet under en längre behandlingsperiod. Interventioner med hund kan främja social och fysisk interaktion genom kognitiv stimulering. Hundar kan ha positiv inverkan på depression och livskvalité. Hundar kan även ha en positiv inverkan på oro och aktiviteter i det dagliga livet och kan främja kognition vid svårare kognitiv nedsättning och i större utsträckning vid svårare depression och demens.Background: In dementia people gets affected by different behavioural, psychological, and physical symptoms that affect their ability to participate in activities. Together with these symptoms a decreased motivation may interact on the possibility of occupational performance. Earlier studies indicate a positive effect of animals on wellbeing and occupation performance. Through occupational theory the connection between the experience and possibility to activity are seen as a foundation for everyday activities. Purpose: The aim was to describe interventions with dogs in relation to persons with dementia. Method: Scoping review design, limited to dementia, all ages, and both sex. Inclusion criteria was; not more than sex year old, English, Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish articles. Quantitative, qualitative and grey literature through AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Anthrozoös, and full text by Google Scholar. Exclusion criteria was other types of diseases or injuries, and studies older than sex years. Results: Most common intervention with dog, during treatment of dementia, are dog-assisted activity during a longer treatment period. The interventions are implemented during 30-60 minutes, 2 times a week for 6-12 months through physical, sensory, social and cognitive stimulation. In treatment of dementia interaction with dogs may promote occupational performance through a positive effect on depression and quality of life. Interventions with dogs may reduce the presence and appearance of depression and may promote cognitive ability. They may promote to higher degree individuals with severe dementia, cognitive disability and anxiety. Intervention with dogs may promote participation in daily activities through a decrease of presence of depression. Conclusion: Most common intervention with dogs are dog-assisted activity during a longer treatment period. Interventions with dogs may promote social and physical interaction through cognitive stimulation. Dogs may have a positive influence on depression, and quality of life. The dogs may also have a positive influence on anxiety and activities in daily living and may also promote cognition in severe cognitive limitation, and to a higher degree with severe depression, and dementia.
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Alderete, Nina, and Anna-Carin Nylander. "Hundens hälsofrämjande effekter inom vård och omsorg : Djurassisterade Interventioner." Thesis, Röda Korsets Högskola, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:rkh:diva-782.
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Bakgrund: Ohälsa ökar idag i Sverige inom flera olika hälsoområden. Sjukdom eller andra hälsorelaterade besvär kan innebära en livsomvälvande situation för många individer. Att uppleva otrygghet och ensamhetskänslor samt avsaknad av stöd och bekräftelse i samband med detta kan bidra till ytterligare ohälsa då vårdpersonalen är påverkade av stress och tidsbrist. Antonovsky betonade vikten av ett salutogent perspektiv för att främja hälsa. Syfte: Att belysa vilka hälsofrämjande effekter hunden har på patienter inom vård och omsorg. Metod: En litteraturstudie grundat på analys av tio vetenskapliga artiklar utifrån syftet. Resultat: Hunden som terapidjur inom vård- och omsorg visar på flera hälsofrämjande effekter inom fysisk, psykisk, social och emotionell hälsa. Hundens närvaro bidrog till ökad fysisk aktivitet, energi, livskvalitet och social interaktion medan smärta, stresskänslor samt psykiska sjukdomssymtom minskade. Slutsats: Det finns flera positiva hälsoeffekter av hundar i vård- och omsorgsarbete vilket innebär mycket goda skäl till att ytterligare implementera dessa i omvårdanden. Klinisk betydelse: Resultatet syftar till att uppmärksamma hundens potentiella värde inom vård- och omsorgsarbete. Detta för att ytterligare tillföra djurassisterade interventioner som omvårdnadsåtgärd samt komplettera den traditionella vården och därigenom uppnå optimal hälsa för fler vårdtagare.Background: Poor health increases today in Sweden in several health areas. Disease or other health problems can lead to a life-changing situation for many individuals. Experiencing insecurity, loneliness, lack of support and affirmation in this context may contribute to further health problems when health workers are affected by stress and lack of time. Antonovsky emphasized the importance of a salutogenic perspective to promote health. Aim: To highlight the health benefits of dogs on patients’ in health care. Method: A literature review based on the analysis of ten scientific articles according to the purpose. Result: The dog as a therapy animal in healthcare shows several health benefits in physical, mental, social and emotional health. The presence of the dog contributed to increased physical activity, energy, Quality of Life and social interaction while pain, stress and mental illness symptoms reduced. Conclusion: There are several health benefits of dogs in health and social care work, which suggests good reasons to further implement them in health care. Clinical importance: The result aims to highlight the potential value of dogs in health and social care work. This to further provide animal-assisted interventions as a complement to traditional health care and thereby achieve optimal health for more patients.
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Dizon, Marivic Rosabelle. "Creature comfort : the effect of an animal-assisted intervention on anxiety and self-disclosure among youth exposed to community violence /." May be available electronically:, 2008. http://proquest.umi.com/login?COPT=REJTPTU1MTUmSU5UPTAmVkVSPTI=&clientId=12498.
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Fredlund, Anna, and Malin Persson. "Hundens roll i omvårdnaden av personer med demenssjukdom." Thesis, Örebro universitet, Institutionen för hälsovetenskap och medicin, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-28980.
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Bakgrund: Idag lever minst 150 000 personer med demens i Sverige, år 2050 beräknas antalet ha fyrdubblats. Insatserna för personer med demens ska ge dem den hjälp de behöver i det sociala samspelet och ge dem en känsla av trygghet. Att som människa bli sedd och bekräftad ökar chansen för god hälsa, och eftersom hunden är expert på att tolka kroppsspråk och subtila signaler som människor lätt missar erbjuder den ett speciellt sällskap. Syfte: Beskriva hundens roll inom demenssjukvård. Frågeställningar: Hur kan hunden användas i omvårdnaden av personer med demenssjukdom? Vilka effekter har interventioner med hund på personer med demenssjukdom? Metod: Systematisk litteraturstudie. Resultat: Det finns i huvudsak två olika sätt att använda intervention med hund inom demenssjukvård, Animal Assisted Activity (AAA) och Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). AAA fokuserar på trivsel och social samvaro medan AAT har fokus på individuell behandling. Både psykologiska och fysiologiska effekter hos personer med demens kunde påvisas av interventioner med hund. Effekter på socialt beteende, beteendeproblem, kognitiva förmågor, upplevelse av det dagliga livet samt effekter på rörelse och stress kunde uppvisas. Inga effekter på läkemedelsanvändning observerades. Slutsats: Studieresultatet visar på att det är syftet med hundinterventionen som bestämmer om det är AAA eller AAT som bör användas. Vidare tyder resultatet på att det är troligt att socialt beteende och fysisk rörelse ökar av hundinterventioner, samt att beteendeproblem och stress kan minska. Studieresultatet antyder inte någon effekt på läkemedelsanvändningen.
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Järpeskog, Timo M. "Hyperrealitet, perceptionsfenomenologi och relationsinramning : Prövandet av en teoretisk förklaringsmodell med utgångspunkt från en kritisk undersökning av forskning om naturens läkande egenskaper." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Religionsvetenskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-27284.
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Denna masteruppsats diskuterar naturens läkande effekt på människan genom att analysera nuvarande forskningsläge i både svenskt och internationellt perspektiv. Analysen förstås genom en teoretisk modell som baserar sig på ekologisk perceptionsfenomenologi, hyperrealitet och relationsinramning. Uppsatsens slutsats är att naturens läkande effekt kan förklaras med en perceptiv relation mellan människan och den mer-än-mänskliga världen, men också, att mer forskning behövs.This master thesis discusses the healing properties of nature on the human being through an analysis of current Swedish and international research. The analysis is made by using a theoretical model based on ecological perception phenomenology, hyperreality and relational frame theory. The conclusion of the thesis is that the healing properties of nature may be explained by the perceptive relation between the human being and the more-than-human world, but also that more research is needed.
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Söderlind, Karoline. "Arbetsterapeuters kliniska resonemang vid användande av hundassisterad intervention för äldre personer." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för hälsovetenskap, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-63870.
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Studiens syfte var att beskriva arbetsterapeuters kliniska resonemang vid användande av hundassisterad intervention på korttidsboenden och särskilda boenden för äldre personer. Genom ett ändamålsenligt urval valdes fem arbetsterapeuter med tre till sex års erfarenhet av hundassisterad intervention ut som deltagare i studien. Deltagarna deltog i enskilda narrativa intervjuer. Den insamlade datan analyserades därefter genom en narrativ metod. Analysen av datan resulterade i tre teman som benämndes hundassisterad intervention är en mångfacetterad åtgärd, vårdhunden motiverar till delaktighet i aktivitet samt omgivande faktorer påverkar användningen av hundassisterad intervention. Hundassisterad intervention är utifrån arbetsterapeuters kliniska resonemang en mångfacetterad åtgärd som kan användas för att skapa motivation till delaktighet i aktiviteter som både rehabiliterar och ger äldre personer en känsla av meningsfullhet. Omgivande faktorer såsom resurser i form av tid och ekonomi samt den fysiska och sociala miljön kan både begränsa samt skapa möjligheter för användande av hundassisterad intervention. Utifrån studiens resultat skulle hundassisterad intervention som används i en främjande miljö kunna leda till en förbättrad livskvalité hos äldre personer som befinner sig på korttidsboenden och särskilda boenden. Det finns dock ett fortsatt behov av forskning för att stärka evidensen för användandet av hundassisterad intervention. Studiens resultat ger arbetsterapeuter ny kunskap om interventionens terapeutiska värde och hur hundassisterad intervention kan användas i den kliniska verksamheten samt vilka faktorer som påverkar dess användning.The aim of this study was to describe the clinical reasoning of occupational therapists when using dog-assisted therapy in residental settings for older adults. Five occupational therapists with three to six years of experience in dog-assisted therapy were purposefully selected as participants in the study. Data was generated by individual narrative interviews and analysed using a narrative analysis. The analysis of the data resulted in three themes called dog-assisted therapy is a multifaceted intervention, the care dog motivates participation in activities and surrounding factors affect the use of dog-assisted therapy. Dog-assisted therapy, based on the clinical reasoning of occupational therapists, is a multifaceted intervention that can be used to create motivation for participation in activities that both rehabilitate and give older adults a sense of meaningfulness. Surrounding factors such as time and economy resources as well as the physical and social environment can both limit and create opportunities for using dogassisted therapy. Based on the results of this study, dog-assisted therapy used in a promotional environment could lead to an improved quality of life for older adults in residential settings. However, there is a continuing need for research to strengthen the evidence for the use of dogassisted therapy. The result of the study give occupational therapists new knowledge about the therapeutic value of the intervention and how dog-assisted therapy can be used in the clinical setting and what factors affects its use.
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Israelsson, Emelie, and Emelie Magnusson. "Djur i omvårdnaden för ökad livskvalitet hos personer med demens : En litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Omvårdnad, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-24208.
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Bakgrund: Demens är den fjärde största folksjukdomen i Sverige. Ofta behandla demens med läkemedel för Behavioural and Psychological Symtoms in Dementia (BPSD) som ger olika biverkningar. Det finns ett stadigt samband mellan umgänge med djur och livskvalitet där termer som återhämtning, trivsel och stressreduktion räknas in. Alternativa metoder som djur i omvårdnaden av personer med demens bör därför övervägas för att förbättra dementas livskvalitet. Syfte: Att beskriva forskning om djur i omvårdnad av personer med demens och hur det kan förbättra deras livskvalitet. Metod: En litteraturöversikt där resultatet var baserat på tio vetenskapliga artiklar hämtade från databaserna Cinahl, Pubmed, Psychinfo och Web of Science publicerade mellan 2011-2016. Nio av artiklarna var kvantitativa, en var kvalitativ. Resultat: Deltagarnas emotionella och kognitiva status påverkades av umgänge med djur. Glädje var en känsla som uppstod och som sedan resulterade i att deltagarna log. Depression och nedstämdhet påverkades i en positiv riktning i flera studier där djur implementerats i omvårdnaden, motivation till att delta i aktiviteter och genomföra dagliga sysslor likaså. Slutsats: Djur i omvårdnaden hade en positiv inverkan hos personer med demens och att livskvaliteten främjades genom att djur, främst hundar, förbättrade olika faktorer hos personer med demens.Background: Dementia is the fourth largest national disease in Sweden. Dementia is often treated with medications for Behavioural and Psychological Symtoms in Dementia (BPSD) giving different side effects. There is a firm link between socializing with the animals and quality of life where terms such as recovery, wellbeing and stress reduction are included. Alternative methods such as animals in the care of people with dementia should be considered to improve the demented quality of life. Aim: To describe research on animals in the care of people with dementia and how it can improve their quality of life. Methods: A literature review in which the outcome were based on ten scientific articles from the databases Cinahl, Pubmed, Psychinfo and Web of Science published between 2011-2016. Nine of the articles had a quantitative approach, one had a qualitative approach. Results: The participants' emotional and cognitive status were influenced by association with animals. Joy was a feeling that arose which resulted in that the participants smiled. Depression and depressed moods were affected in a positive direction in several studies in which animals were implemented in the care, motivation to participate in activities and carry out daily chores as well. Conclusion: Animals in the care had a positive effect in people with dementia and the quality of life encouraged by animals, mainly dogs, improved various factors in people with dementia.
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Zimmermann, Angélique. "Vad innebär hunden för våra brukare? : Personalens erfarenheter av djurassisterade insatser medhundar inom kommunal LSS-dagverksamhet i Dalarnas län." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Socialt arbete, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-27126.
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Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur brukare påverkas av att det finns hundar i form av djurassisterade insatser i den kommunala, dagliga LSSverksamheten i Dalarnas län. Det är en kvalitativ studie som inleddes genom en kvantitativ kartläggning rörande förekomsten av hundar eller andra djur i alla kommunala LSS-verksamheter i Dalarna. Den begränsas till personalens perspektiv på effekten av hundassisterade insatser gällande målgruppen och resultaten baseras på halvstrukturerade intervjuer med personal från samtliga kommunala dagverksamheter i Dalarna, där brukare erbjuds hundassisterade insatser. Resultaten har analyserats med hjälp av tidigare forskning, KASAM och social responsivitet. De visar hur och att den hundassisterade insatsen främjar psykiskt och fysiskt välbefinnande samt motiverar verksamhetens brukare till att utveckla fysiska, psykiska och sociala färdigheter. Jag fann belägg för att människor mår bra av att umgås med hundar och att brukare drar fördel av hundassisterade insatser – på många olika sätt.The aim of the present study was to investigate how users are influenced by animal-assisted interventions with dogs in municipal day-care centres (developing centres or working places for persons with autism and/or intellectual disabilities) in Dalarna County. This is a qualitative study, initiated through a quantitative mapping concerning the presence of dogs or other animals in all municipal LSS day-care centres in Dalarna. Its limited to the staff perspective on the impact of dog-assisted interventions on the target group, and results are based on semistructured interviews with staff from all municipal day-care centres in Dalarna, where users are offered dog-assisted interventions. The results where analysed through previous research, KASAM and social responsiveness. They show that the dog-assisted interventions promote mental/physical wellbeing and motivate the users of the day-care centres to develop physical, mental and social skills. I found evidence that users benefit from animal-assisted interventions with dogs – in many ways.
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Armour, Erin Nicole. "Animal-Assisted Therapy: An Adjunctive Intervention for Reducing Depression and Anxiety in Female College Students with Physical Disabilities and Guidelines for Implementation into Psychotherapy Practice and Research." Wright State University Professional Psychology Program / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wsupsych1312224111.
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Beckmann, Antje. "Human animal bond within the context of dementia - Möglichkeiten tiergestützter Intervention für das psychosoziale Wohlbefinden und die Lebensqualität alter und dementer Menschen in stationären Einrichtungen." Doctoral thesis, Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2014. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-155686.
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It has already been established that animals have various constitutional effects on humans and influence quality of life and well-being in various ways (see Nestmann 2005). For a lot of people in all stages of their life, pets are important sources of support. They are able to contribute to our health as well as to buffer stress and illness. Especially elderly and frail people take profit from the human animal bond.
Pets may be seen as important agents in support and therapy of people with dementia. Besides offering emotional support in times of struggle and loneliness, pets can even have a healing influence in situations of physical or mental illness.
Since the 1960s animals have been used in professional and therapeutic settings. Even retirement and nursing homes experience the psychosocial benefits of animal assisted activities and integrate animals successfully in the daily routine of the residents.
The longitudinal field study “Animals at the Johanniter-Stift Nursing Home” is the first to investigate the effects of animal assisted activities on the quality of life and well-being of elderly nursing home patients with dementia. In order to systematically establish the extent to which various forms of regular contact with animals can benefit such patients, psychological and social changes in patients with and without contact to animals were examined at three intervals over a three-year period, using research instruments such as non-participant observation (MTU), questionnaires completed by nursing staff (FSAK; NPI) as well as interviews with the nursing staff to examine the human-animal-contacts between the residents and the animals in the daily routine.
The study demonstrates that elderly dementia sufferers with regular contact to animals tend to show greater agility, independence, strength of social network and communication abilities compared to those without contact to animals.
The study shows the psychosocial effects and the options of animal assisted activities with and care of elderly people suffering from dementia as an alternative to pharmacological treatment.
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Qvarfordt, Malin, and Louise Malmberg. "Hundar som ett komplement till omvårdnaden inom rättspsykiatrin - En kvalitativ studie om patienters upplevelser. : “Vi lever ju här tillsammans och hjälper varandra å, därför är det viktigt att hitta en form som passar alla.”." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-270304.
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Bakgrund: Studier visar att hundar har en positiv effekt på den fysiska hälsan. De kan också öka det sociala samspelet, minska depression, öka självförtroende och självbestämmande samt reducera ångest genom hundassisterad aktivitet eller hundassisterad intervention. Syfte: Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka om hundar inom ramen för omvårdnad på en rättspsykiatrisk avdelning kan påverka patienternas välbefinnande. Metod: För att undersöka patienternas upplevelser användes en kvalitativ studiedesign. För att besvara syfte och frågeställningar gjordes semistukturerade intervjuer som analyserades med en kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Resultat: Hundar på avdelningen upplevdes både positivt och negativt. De inverkade på välbefinnandet genom att de genererade glädje och välmående men också irritation och ilska. De gav också en känsla av att bli sedd som människa, ökade den fysiska aktiviteten, förbättrade sömnen och påverkade självkänslan och självförtroendet. Vårdmiljön påverkades också genom ett förbättrat klimat på avdelningen. De gav en meningsfullhet i vardagen, en möjlighet till närhet, en känsla av mindre kontrollerande miljö samt att de hade en inverkan på hur patienterna rörde sig på avdelningen. Det identifierades en ståndpunkt för hundar på avdelningen, men också en emot att ha hundar på avdelningen. Slutsats: Resultaten tyder på att det positiva överväger det negativa då majoriteten av resultatet belyser aspekter som ökar välbefinnandet hos patienterna. Hundar inom vården anses därför vara en bra komplementär omvårdnadsform för att som sjuksköterska på en rättspsykiatrisk avdelning. Detta för att kunna utföra god omvårdnad, främja välbefinnande och upprätthålla ett samhällsskydd och samtidigt reducera känslan hos patienten av att vara underordnad och kontrollerad. Det är dock viktigt att beakta olika individers åsikter för att hitta en form som passar.Background: Studies have shown that dogs have a positive effect on humans physical health. They may also increase social interactions, decrease depression, increase peoples selfconfidence and autonomy and reduce anxiety trough animal-assisted interventions. Aim: The aim of this studie is to investigate if dogs can effect well-being in patients within forensic psychiatric care. Method: To investigate the patients experiences a qalitative reserch method were used. Semi-structured interviews were used to answer to the aim of the studie, and analysed with a content analysis. Result: The patients had both positive and negative experiences regarding the presence of the dogs at the unit. The dogs had an impact on the patients well-being by generating joy as well as anger and irritation. They gave a sense of being perceived as an individual, they increased physical activity, improved quality of sleep and had an inpact on self-esteem and self-confidence. The dogs also had an impact on the health facility environment trough an inprovement of the atmosphere at the unit. The dogs gave sense of mening in the everday life, an opportunity for intimacy, a sense of a less controlling environment and they also had an impact on how the patients moved at the unit. Some where proponents and some opponents to the impementation of dogs at the unit. Conclusion: The results shows that the positive experiences tops the negative because the majority of the results shows aspects of improved well-being. Dogs within healthcare facilities are therefore concidered to be a good complementary form of care for nurses working in forensic psychiatric care. This to perform good nursing care, promote well-being and maintain the civil protection and at the same time reduce feelings of being inferior, subordinated and controlled. It is however important to pay regards to the different idividual opinions and find a resolution that suits best.
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智帆, 中村, and Chiho Nakamura. "動物介在プログラムの組織的機能に関する評価研究 : ヒューマン・サービス分野を中心事例として." Thesis, https://doors.doshisha.ac.jp/opac/opac_link/bibid/BB13044942/?lang=0, 2017. https://doors.doshisha.ac.jp/opac/opac_link/bibid/BB13044942/?lang=0.
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本論文では、ヒューマン・サービス分野における動物介在プログラムの組織的機能を多角的に評価し、動物介在プログラムを導入することの意義について論じている。This paper discusses the significance of introducing Animal Assisted Program by multilaterally evaluating the organizational function of Animal Assisted Program at the field of Human Service.
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Randrup, Caroline, and Josefin Adrielsson. "Effekten av hundar på särskilt boende." Thesis, Malmö högskola, Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS), 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-26979.
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Bakgrund: Omvårdnadsteoretikern Florence Nightingale nämnde på 1800-talet idén med att använda djur i vården. Forskning som gjorts på vuxna där hundar varit inblandade har bland annat visat positiva effekter på blodtryck, hjärtfrekvens och apati. Forskning på området visar även att när en människa klappar ett djur frisätts hormonet oxytocin, som är ett lugnande hormon som får oss att må bra. Longitudinella studier har visat positiva effekter av att ha hund på särskilt boende, både stationär och besökande hund. De psykiska effekterna som påvisats var förbättrad sinnesstämning och upplevelser av stöd och trygghet. Syfte: Syftet med litteraturstudien var att undersöka hundens effekt på äldre personer boende på särskilt boende. Metod: En litteraturstudie där 12 artiklar valdes ut och granskades enligt Olsson & Sörensens granskningsmallar. Resultat: Analysen resulterade i tre huvudkategorier: Psykiska effekter, Fysiska effekter samt Socialt välbefinnande. Att spendera tid med en vårdhund kan reducera depression, minska ensamhet och öka den sociala interaktionen. Slutsats: Hundar kan ha positiva effekter på välbefinnandet hos äldre personer på särskilt boende.Nyckelord: Animal assisted intervention, effekt, hund, äldre människor, särskilt bonde.Background: Nursing theorist Florence Nightingale mentioned in the 1800s the idea of using animals in care. Research done in adults where the dog has been involved has shown positive effects on blood pressure, heart rate and apathy. Research also show that when a human pats an animal the hormone oxytocin is released, which is a soothing hormone that makes us feel good. Longitudinal studies have shown the positive effects of having a dog in long-term care facilities, both stationary and visiting dog. The psychological effects detected were improved mood and experiences of support and security. Purpose: The purpose of this literature review was to investigate the dog's effect on older people living in long-term care facilities. Method: A literary review where 12 articles were selected and reviewed according to Olsson & Sörensen review protocol. Result: The results of the analysis were divided in three main categories: Physical effects, Psychological effects and Social wellbeing. Conclusion: Dogs can have positive effects on the wellbeing of elderly people living in long-term care facilities.Keywords: Animal assisted intervention, dog, effect, elderly, long-term care facility.
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Torbett, Deby Kay. "Exploring the Experiences of Adults After Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP)." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4569.
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The aim of this phenomenological qualitative study was to capture and understand the essence of the lived experiences of individuals after participating in equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP). In that the experiences of participants after exposure to EFP have not previously been examined, this study adds to the literature on this innovative therapy. Theoretical viewpoints on animal assisted therapy and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) were explored, as well as how the SFBT methodology compares to techniques used in EFP. Using interviews, the study involved capturing participants' experiences by collecting their descriptions of their involvement with EFP, identifying the specific experiences they noted, ascertaining what the participants did with these experiences, and discerning themes or patterns in the interview data. A purposive sample of 10 adults who had participated in EFP participated in interviews, the data from which were analyzed by hand coding. Analysis showed improved quality of life with improvements in overall well-being and in participants' relationships. The findings of this research study may lead to additional research in this area and may promote the establishment of consistent techniques in EFP, proper credentialing of those who use EFP, and applicable regulatory standards. By exploring the lived experiences of individuals who have participated in EFP, providers may be able to delve more deeply into the curative factors that may be at work with this type of therapy.
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Leonardi, Rebecca Jean. "Paws for Progress : the development and evaluation of the first prison based dog training programme in the UK." Thesis, University of Stirling, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25452.
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The most common type of human animal interaction (HAI) programme used in prisons involves prisoners caring for and training unwanted dogs from rescue shelters, to prepare the dogs for rehoming. Such programmes have been previously developed specifically aimed towards male young offenders, and are claimed to improve emotional, social and practical outcomes. Paws for Progress, the first prison based dog training programme in the UK, was introduced to HM YOI Polmont in 2011. By clearly communicating each step of the 5 Step approach (1. Identify the problem; 2. Review the evidence; 3. Develop a logic model; 4. Identify indicators and monitor the logic model; 5. Evaluate the logic model), it has enhanced our understanding of the development processes required for effective prison based dog training programmes. This evaluation provides the first comprehensive quantitative analysis of short, medium and long term outcomes for Scottish young offenders serving custodial sentences (N = 70) following participation. The aims of Paws for Progress are to improve behaviour, increase engagement in education, develop employability skills, and enhance well-being. Using a mixed design with two control groups and triangulating quantitative and qualitative outcomes, the evaluation assesses the efficacy of the programme in meeting these aims. Systematic analyses of semi-structured interviews pre and post participation in the programme support findings from the quantitative analyses. Analyses of institutional behaviour, measured by Disciplinary Reports, educational progress measured by written assessments and qualifications, employability skills measured by psychometric tests, and prisoner well-being all improved for participants, but such improvements were not shown by control groups. Paws for Progress positively impacts short and medium term outcomes and data on longer term outcomes also indicate the benefits are far reaching. By clearly relating programme aims to the outcomes achieved, and considering the contribution of Paws for Progress to future desistance from crime, the value and relevance of these findings are evident. The evaluation contributes to our understanding of effective methodologies in this applied context, which can be utilised to improve research practice in interventions in criminal justice and in human animal interaction.
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Vincent, Aviva. "Feasibility of Canine Support in Pediatric Dentistry." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1554476390381119.
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Faccin, Annelisa Bruna. "Efeitos da Intervenção Assistida por Animais na expressão verbal e não verbal de conteúdos psíquicos em crianças hospitalizadas." Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, 2018. https://tede2.pucsp.br/handle/handle/20878.
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INTRODUCTION: Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) is a goal oriented and structured activity that intentionally includes animals in health and education fields to obtain humans therapeutic gains. Increasingly, hospitals incorporate these services to offer patients, adults and children, a possibility to improve their and their families well-being. The positive results of theses interventions in the field of health have been the target of desirable national and international scientific researches. In hospitalized pediatric patients, studies suggest that many benefits are obtained by the interaction of the child with the animal, among them, withdrawal from social isolation and decrease in the sensation of self-reported pain. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Animal Assisted Intervention on verbal and nonverbal expression of psychic contents in hospitalized children. METHOD: It is a qualitative research. 05 subjects participated, in which 02 male and 03 female, from 06 to 10 years old, hospitalized at least 02 days. Co-therapist dogs: Thor, 04 years old and Kate, 03 years old, both Golden Retriever breed, selected by international protocols conducted by the researcher. Drawings and Wartegg Test were applied before and after AAI. RESULTS: In the studied population, it was verified that the presence of the dog favored greater contact with the emotional aspects and, by extension, attempts to cope with the disease. CONCLUSION: The results of this research suggest the AAI in the hospital environment provided the possibility of stagnating the pathological condition in favor of the Self reintegration experience, that is, a reappropriation of its subjective identity, partially blocked by the process of illness and hospitalization
INTRODUÇÃO: Intervenção Assistida por Animais (IAA) é toda atividade com objetivos orientados e estruturados que intencionalmente incorpora animais aos campos da saúde e educação com a finalidade de obter ganhos terapêuticos em humanos. Cada vez mais, hospitais incorporam esses atendimentos para oferecer aos pacientes, adultos e crianças, uma possibilidade de melhora no bem-estar do hospitalizado e seus familiares. As implicações positivas dessas intervenções no campo da saúde têm sido alvo de desejável investigação científica nacional e internacional. Em pacientes pediátricos hospitalizados, estudos sugerem que muitos benefícios são obtidos na interação da criança com o animal, entre os quais, afastamento do isolamento social e diminuição na sensação de dor autorreferida. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos da Intervenção Assistida por Animais na expressão verbal e não verbal de conteúdos psíquicos em crianças hospitalizadas. MÉTODO: Pesquisa de natureza qualitativa. Participaram 05 sujeitos, sendo 02 do sexo masculino e 03 do sexo feminino, de 06 a 10 anos, hospitalizados há pelo menos 02 dias. Cães co-terapeutas: Thor, 04 anos e Kate, 03 anos, ambos da raça Golden Retriever, selecionados de acordo com critérios de protocolos internacionais, conduzidos pela pesquisadora. Foram aplicados desenhos e teste de Wartegg antes e depois da IAA. RESULTADOS: Na população estudada verificou-se que a presença do cão favoreceu maior contato com os aspectos emocionais e, por extensão, tentativas de enfrentamento da doença. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados dessa pesquisa sugerem que a IAA no ambiente hospitalar proporcionou, aos sujeitos estudados, a possibilidade de estancar a condição patológica em favor de uma experiência de reintegração do Eu, ou seja, uma reapropriação de sua identidade subjetiva, parcialmente tolhida pelo processo de adoecimento e hospitalização
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Oliveira, Glícia Ribeiro de. "Intervenção assistida por animais com crianças hospitalizadas: efeitos nas condutas comunicativas, sinais vitais e níveis de cortisol." Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, 2018. https://tede2.pucsp.br/handle/handle/20890.
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INTRODUCTION: This study is aligned with the researches that show that the animal-assisted intervention (AAI) is a possibility to mitigate the possible vulnerability of children when hospitalized and that the presence of a dog contributes to face it, in addition to enhance a sense of well-being. Two complementary studies are presented. PURPOSE: Study 1: To describe comparatively the communicative behavior of children hospitalized with (AAI) and without a dog, in a playful context. Study 2: To describe comparatively the vital signs results and of the cortisol levels in children hospitalized, pre- and post-animal assisted Intervention. METHODS: Study 1: 46 subjects participated in a leisure activity (reading a children's book): 27 in the presence of a dog (Research Group-RG-AAI) and 19 subject without the dog (Control Group-CG). The activity was conducted individually and spontaneously, using the proposal of a ‘Velcometry’, in which the subject would interact with the figures on the book with Velcro straps on the back of the book, on the dog vest (RG), or in the felt board (CG). Collected data were submitted to descriptive and comparative analysis from the analysis of the videos of the RG and CG by the researcher and by 04 judges (02 specialized in the AAI performance and 02 speech-language pathologists). Categories (and their subcategories) of relevant content were established. For the RG and the CG: Non-verbal behavior (body posture; visual contact; facial expression); Interaction and dialogic activity; Motivation for reading. Specifically for the RG: Spontaneous autobiographical reports and photographic records of the AAI. Study 2: 27 subjects participated in a leisure activity (reading a children's book) in the presence of a dog (AAI): The vital signs were measured and material (saliva) was collected to assess the cortisol level before and after the AAI. The collected data were compared from the analysis of the vital signs and cortisol results, before and after the AAI. RESULTS: Study 1: The RG was highlighted in the sample studied: gradual increase of visual and body contacts with the researcher and with the dog in the course of the activity; significant occurrence of happy facial expressions, interaction and dialogy; as well as of spontaneous narratives and motivation for reading. Study 2: In subjects studied, in pre- and post-AAI contexts, vital signs did not show statistically significant differences; however, the reduction of cortisol levels was statistically significant and it was associated to the immune responses on the reduction of stress. CONCLUSION: Study 1: The AAI provided beneficial effects, establishing itself as powerful international resource to address the biopsychic burden involved in the hospitalization process of the child. Study 2: The AAI can mitigate the effects of the stressful environment and enhance the sense of well-being of children hospitalized
INTRODUÇÃO: Esse estudo se alinha com as pesquisas que apontam que a Intervenção Assistida por Animais (IAA) seja uma possibilidade que amenize a possível vulnerabilidade de crianças diante à situação da hospitalização e de que a presença de um cão contribui para o seu enfrentamento, além de potencializar a sensação de bem-estar. São apresentados 2 estudos complementares. OBJETIVOS: Estudo 1: Descrever comparativamente as condutas comunicativas de crianças hospitalizadas na presença (IAA) e na ausência de um cão, em contexto lúdico. Estudo 2: Descrever comparativamente os resultados da aferição de sinais vitais e mensuração dos níveis de cortisol de crianças hospitalizadas, pré e pós Intervenção Assistida por Animais. MÉTODO: Estudo 1: 46 sujeitos participaram de uma atividade lúdica (leitura de um livro infantil): 27 na presença de um cão (Grupo Pesquisa – GP - IAA) e 19 sujeitos sem o cão (Grupo Controle – GC). A atividade ocorreu individualmente, de forma espontânea, utilizando a proposta do Velcômetro, em que o sujeito aderia figuras do livro com velcros colados no verso, no colete do cão (GP), ou no quadro de feltro (GC). Os dados coletados foram submetidos à análise descritiva e comparativa a partir da análise dos vídeos do GP e GC pela pesquisadora e 04 juízes (02 especialistas na atuação em IAA e 02 fonoaudiólogas). Estabeleceram-se categorias (e respectivas subcategorias) relevantes de conteúdo. Para o GP e GC: Comportamento não verbal (postura corporal; contato visual; sorrisos); Interação e atividade dialógica; Motivação para a leitura. Para o GP, especificamente: Relatos autobiográficos espontâneos e Registros fotográficos da IAA. Estudo 2: 27 sujeitos participaram de uma atividade lúdica (leitura de um livro infantil) na presença de um cão (IAA). Foram realizadas aferições de sinais vitais e coleta de material (saliva) para mensuração do nível de cortisol pré e pós IAA. Os dados coletados foram comparados a partir da análise dos resultados dos sinais vitais e cortisol, pré e pós IAA. RESULTADOS: Estudo 1: Na amostra estudada, evidenciou-se no GP: gradativo aumento dos contatos visual e corporal do sujeito com a pesquisadora e com o cão no decorrer da atividade; ocorrência significativa de sorrisos, de interação e dialogia; de narrativas espontâneas e motivação para a leitura. Estudo 2: Nos sujeitos estudados, nos contextos pré e pós IAA, os sinais vitais não apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas, entretanto, a redução dos níveis de cortisol foi estatisticamente significativa, associando-se às respostas imunológicas diante da diminuição do estresse. CONCLUSÃO: Estudo 1: A IAA teve efeitos benéficos, configurando-se como recurso interacional potente para lidar com a situação de sofrimento biopsíquico envolvido no processo de hospitalização da criança. Estudo 2: A IAA pode minimizar os efeitos do ambiente estressor e potencializar a sensação de bem-estar de crianças hospitalizadas
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Velor, Tosan. "A Low-Cost Social Companion Robot for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/41428.
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Robot assisted therapy is becoming increasingly popular. Research has proven it can be of benefit to persons dealing with a variety of disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and it can also provide a source of emotional support e.g. to persons living in seniors’ residences. The advancement in technology and a decrease in cost of products related to consumer electronics, computing and communication has enabled the development of more advanced social robots at a lower cost. This brings us closer to developing such tools at a price that makes them affordable to lower income individuals and families. Currently, in several cases, intensive treatment for patients with certain disorders (to the level of becoming effective) is practically not possible through the public health system due to resource limitations and a large existing backlog. Pursuing treatment through the private sector is expensive and unattainable for those with a lower income, placing them at a disadvantage. Design and effective integration of technology, such as using social robots in treatment, reduces the cost considerably, potentially making it financially accessible to lower income individuals and families in need. The Objective of the research reported in this manuscript is to design and implement a social robot that meets the low-cost criteria, while also containing the required functions to support children with ASD. The design considered contains knowledge acquired in the past through research involving the use of various types of technology for the treatment of mental and/or emotional disabilities.
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Ghai, Jessica Lee. "Animal-assisted interventions as an adjunct to ABA services with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder." Thesis, 2020. https://hdl.handle.net/2144/40937.
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While the popularity of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) continues to increase, the empirical support to justify its use is still debatable. What is also largely absent from the extant literature are large-scale examinations of clinician populations that may incorporate AAI in their practices. This survey study was conducted to examine the use, perceptions, and knowledge of animal incorporation practices incorporated into ABA services by ABA clinicians that serve children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 544 ABA clinicians within the United States completed the web-based survey instrument. Data confirmed that respondents have not only considered the incorporation of animals into ABA services, but a meaningful number have also engaged in animal incorporation practices.
Dogs were the most frequently incorporated animal with intervention and animal characteristics variable across respondents. Respondents reported animal incorporation as desirable and feasible, but had generally low levels of knowledge about animal-assisted interventions. Perceptions of the effects of human-animal interactions on children and youth with ASD were overall positive. Results of this study uncovered a number of concerns related to professional implications and animal welfare.
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SUDOVÁ, Markéta. "Canisterapie v České republice s ohledem na odbornou průpravu a kynologickou erudici terapeuta." Master's thesis, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-49104.
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In this piece I have attempted to perform descriptive quantitative research in the field of Animal-Assisted Activities and Animal-Assisted Therapies in the Czech Republic. I have placed emphasis on the professional background and dog handling skills of the dog-handler. I tried not only to focus on the impact of dogs on humans, but also to emphasize the importance of the personality of the therapist. I also consider the impact of different personality theories on the personality of the handler/therapist, and the importance of theoretical background and preparation in the given area in which the handler/therapist engages with dogs. Based on the positive respondent reactions, I trust that this research will prove to be of use to people involved in human-animal positive interactions.
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Schlote, Sarah M. "Animal-assisted therapy and equine-assisted therapy/learning in Canada : surveying the current state of the field, its practitioners, and its practices." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1828/1435.
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and equine-assisted therapy/learning (EAT/L) are innovative techniques in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, coaching, and other personal growth interventions. Although this field has experienced tremendous growth in the United States, very little is known about its Canadian equivalent. The purpose of this study was therefore to examine the current state of AAT and EAT/L in Canada, by conducting a national, bilingual (English and French) survey of helping professionals who involve animals in their practices. A total of 131 questionnaires were retained for analysis. The results of this study suggest that the field is very diverse, with a multitude of confusing terms and expressions, varying levels of education and training, and disagreement on how different practices are defined, resulting in a fragmented, confusing and inconsistent appearance. Recommendations for the evolution of the field and suggestions for future research are provided.
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Tremblay, Aurélie. "Présence d’un chien d’assistance MIRA pour deux adolescents ayant un TSA en contexte scolaire et familial : vécus et apports sur le développement humain." Thèse, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/18613.
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